The Press., 1887-09-01
The willimantic Camp Meeting.

Dear MT. Editor It has become sort of matter of course for me to offer to share with the readers of The Press some of the impressions of any occasion ofspecial in- terest. Our recent gathering in the beau. tiful grove south of Willimantic was slch an occasion. The place is increasingly at- tractive, as, year by year, new buildings are erected. This year the churches of Norwich Town and North Manchester have provided commodious houses for social ser vices, and the New London building was raised practically new story. Some addi- tions were also made to the number of private cottages. As in former years large number availed themselves of the privileg- es of this growing popular summer resort, where rest and recreation can be enjoyed without the necessity for extravagance. For the second time the Rev. Edward Ed son presided, evincing excellent skill in the difficult work. His ministers stood by him, and were aided by several visitors from outside the district.
 The opening discourse was by the pre- siding elder, on the conquest of Jericho by the lsraelites, and gave good key note to the meeting. Sermons were preached by the following clergymen in the order giv- en The Rev. Messrs. J. McVay of Moos- up, G. H. Butler of Putnam, H. Montgom- cry of Worcester, G. B. Reed, D. D., of New Haven, G. w. Hunt, D. A. Jordan, and H. Tuckley of Providence, B. M. Fay Tor of Stafford Springs, B. Tirrell of Man | tic, F. l.. Hayward of Danieleonville, T. Simms of Norwich, D. P. Leavitt of South Manchester, 0. w. Holden of Willimantic, s. F. Upham D. D., professor in Drew Theological Seminary, New Jersey, R. D. Dyson, of East Glastonbury, F. D. Blakes- lee, principal of East Greenwich Seminary, J. Hollingshead of Norwich, J. 0. Gowan of Uncasville, J. H. James of Rockville, B. F. Simon of Versailles, and M. Howard of New Hampshire. All were earnest and practical, and some exceptionally able. Among those likely to be specially remem- bered were those of Rev. MT. Tuckley of Tor of Stafford Springs, Dr. Upham and MT. Hayward. MT. Tuckley gave thor oughIy elaborated unfolding of the truth that God can work ''by many or by few, J as it pleases him. MT. Taylor in his warm, forceful, moving way, discoursed of the holy spirit and his work on the human soul. Dr. Upbams sermon was on the same subject, but presented more as the OlOgian, yet in vigorous, impressive man. her. No pulpit effort did more to promote the deep spirituality which was a marked feature of. the meeting, than that of MT. Hayward of Danielsonville. His putting of the infinite reasonableness of giving all ones powers to God in consecration, trust and willing activity as essential to enjoy ing the highest measure of blessing, might fly moved the people.
 The altar services were characterized by much fervor, and a number gave them selves afresh to God, and not Q few found new life in Christ. The one drawback was the storm, which interfered with the work during thefrst three days. This did not prevent substantial success. It was pleasant to greet some Stafford friends oi other days. I trust they, with multitudes of others, will find after many days fruit of the instructions given and carry the in spiration of this meeting into lives made more blessed and useful through the inhu ences resting upon this gathering in the grove. Ever yours, J.H. J.